About this program
BCom (Econometrics)
The purpose of this qualification is to provide graduates with knowledge on the working of economics and economic policy in South Africa and the foundations of econometric models. After completing this program, candidates will be able to do a prognosis, analysis and forecast of the South African economy.This degree will provide the graduate with the necessary practical skills for using economic and econometric models that management or government can apply in policy. Candidates will be able to do basic statistical analyses of economic trends and to apply the necessary computer and communication skills.
Admission requirements
The admission requirements apply to students who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications.
Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to Brochure:
Undergraduate program Information 2022: Qualifications other than the NSC and IEB.
Citizens from countries other than South Africa (applicants who are not South African citizens) should also refer to Brochure: Newcomer's Guide 2021.
School of Tomorrow (SOT), Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and General Education Development Test (GED): The University of Pretoria no longer accepts qualifications awarded by these institutions.
National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) Level 4: The University of Pretoria may consider NCV candidates, provided they meet the exemption for bachelor's status criteria and the program requirements.
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Curriculum Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management
- Academic information management
- Academic literacy for Economic and Management Sciences
- Academic orientation
Core modules
- Economics
- Economics
- Financial accounting
- Financial accounting
- Informatics
- Communication management
- Business management
- Mathematical statistics
- Mathematical statistics
- Calculus
- Mathematics
Year 2
- Economics
- Economics
- Economics
- Economics
- Informatics
- Communication management
- Mathematical statistics
- Mathematical statistics
- Linear algebra
- Calculus
Final Year
- Economics
- Development economics
- Economics
- Economics
- Multivariate analysis
- Stochastic processes
- Time-series analysis
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition fees per faculty in 2022
- 1st year: 45 000 - 59 000 + 15 % VAT
- 2nd year: 43 000 - 53 000 + 15 % VAT
- 3rd year: 50 000 + 15 % VAT
Qualification
Total Credits: 416
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About this institute
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science
The Faculty comprises eight departments, namely Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management, Economics, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management and Business Management, and the School for Public Management andAdministration. Together, the departments and school present all the BCom and BAdmin degrees offered...
Why study at University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science
In the 2022 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, UP was ranked in the 251–300 band for graduate employability.
International Rankings: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021
- Accounting and Finance: 101–150
- Economics and Econometrics: 251–300
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2021
- Business and Economics (includes business and management, accounting and finance, economics and econometrics, and public administration): 301–400
Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021
- Economics: 201–300
- Finance: 151–200
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science
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